Art Basel Miami
From December 1 through 4 2011, Miami Beach, Florida will be hosting the 10th ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH. This show is renowned as the top art show in the Americas. Over 260 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe take this opportunity to showcase the works of more than 2000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Art Basel Miami exhibition galleries are rated highly by the world’s most respected art dealers, displaying a unique cross section of extraordinary offerings from both established and renowned artists through to cutting- edge newcomers. Art Basel has various special sections to feature performance art, video art, public art projects and young galleries. The show will be a must for art lovers, allowing for discovery of new developments in contemporary art and to enjoy rare museum caliber pieces.
As a celebration of its 10th edition, Art Basel Miami will introduce a new venture in conjunction with the bass Museum of Art on the Art Public sector. This will utilize Collins Park for artwork displays and performances by emerging talents. Art Video presentations will be in SoundScape Park- on the custom designed projection wall of the New World Center. Free public viewings will be a part of many special events and performances that will occur across Art Basel for the days of the show to also celebrate this milestone.
Opportunities to meet leading artists, collectors, critics and curators will be available throughout the show. Art Basel Conversations encourage interaction with other art lovers and worldwide respected personalities from the art scene.
During the days of this event, special programs aimed at art collectors and curators offer state of the art exhibitions in the museums of South Florida. This gives scope to cater for the increasing number of art collectors, dealers, artists, critics, curators and art aficionados from all round the world to enjoy all that Art Basel Miami has to offer. This makes it a favored place for the international art world.
Art Basel ART VIDEO
The Art Video presentations give scope to today’s leading and exciting international artists. This has been organized in conjunction with London’s Artproix and is to be screened for the first time in SoundScape Park. The projection wall of the New World Center offers a 7 000 square foot backdrop. There will also be five viewing pods provided in the Miami Beach Convention Center.
This innovative form of art will allow for expression of various concepts that are presented on screen. Live and vibrant, this is not something to be missed at this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach! Ensure that you secure your spot today.
COLLINS PARK
Part of this year’s Art Basel display will be concentrated in Collins Park in close collaboration with the Bass Museum of Art. This presentation will offer outdoor sculptures, inventions and performances. As an open and public free exhibition, this is sure to be a favorite with all attendees of this year’s edition.
Allowing for a great scope of ideas and new concepts in art, this is sure to be a winner. Art Basel has worked extremely hard on making artwork accessible to all ages and stages of life. No longer just for an elite few, all art lovers can enjoy this free display.
ART BASEL CONVERSATIONS
A unique offering of Art Basel Miami is the opportunity of allowing the public to access first- hand information on all aspects regarding the collection of art pieces. This is encouraged through a forum that will allow any art lover direct encounters with major personalities from the international art world. It encourages the discussion of ideas and topics relating to all facets of art and its intricacies. Art Basel Conversations are targeted at the collection and exhibition of art for everyone’s enjoyment.
World renowned collectors, curators, museum directors, gallery owners, publishers, artists and architects all take part in this forum. Inspiring in its content, current and upcoming projects are discussed along with reports on years of experience and enlightening comments on today’s art world. Expect a dynamic and interesting time!
Visitor information will be available as to accommodation, restaurants, guided tours, shuttle buses, wheelchair access and special needs facilities. The final timetable as to event times, locations and displays will be available shortly. A must for all art lovers- Art Basel is the top art show in the Americas. You will also get to enjoy all the natural beauty of Miami with guided tours to other attractions. Time to kick back and relax- enjoy this event!